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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575, 862.50 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575, 862.50 and 142.16 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575 : 862.50 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575/862.50 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575x = 862.50 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575x = 122,613
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613/575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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